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Storm Damage Roof Report in Woodley
Need a storm damage roof report in Woodley? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Lead lifted at abutments
About our storm damage roof report in Woodley
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a report with photos to give to your insurer. Common reasons to book are loose or torn flashings and new damp or leaks inside, across flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks.
Many homes around Woodley have been extended, often with flat roofs or dormers, and the joint between new and old is a classic place for water to get in. The flashings and upstands at those joints get a careful look, inside and out. The stain inside is often some way from where water gets in, especially around extensions.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Woodley (RG5, RG6, RG10)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Woodley
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Parking in a town like Woodley is usually simple, but tell us if there’s a driveway or any restrictions. We look at the roof from the ground and from windows, then from the loft where there’s safe access, and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Woodley. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Storm damage roof reports around Woodley
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Shop and office owners around The Oracle may find that water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. Living close to Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Woodley is about 3 miles east of Reading, in Wokingham. We cover Woodley and the rest of Wokingham. Across Wokingham, we cover Woodley.
All of RG5, RG6 and RG10 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Church Road, Jasmine Square and London Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A4 and A3290, Woodley is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Woodley include Charvil (2 miles north), Whistley Green (2 miles east), Winnersh (2 miles south), Hurst (2 miles east) and Twyford (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Reading (3 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south-east), Crowthorne (7 miles south-east), Woosehill (3 miles south-east), Emmbrook (3 miles south-east) and Coley Park (4 miles west). Being one of Wokingham’s larger places, Woodley has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Landmarks near Woodley
In Woodley, that means homes and buildings near Waingels College, Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve and The Bull And Chequers pub, among other places. Woodley’s nearest station is Winnersh Triangle station, about 1.2 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.1 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.7 miles west). The countryside around Woodley includes South Lake and Alder Moors.
When you need someone else
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Estimates of repair costs
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
Towns and villages near Woodley
What else we do in Woodley
What we’re asked to look at in Woodley
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, with photos.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Roofs hit by falling trees
If you own a rental within reach of Winnersh Triangle station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before you book anyone
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their insurance cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Common questions in Woodley
How do I find out if my home in Woodley is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Woodley in the area you cover?
Yes, Woodley is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Woodley as anywhere else.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it is clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.